Battery terminal protection

[Ozz]

I know some use grease, dad's Brylcreem, and some other methods, I will suggest something different. What I have found the best, is a commercially available spray. It is Red, probably to see the area protected. I buy it at auto parts stores, just spray the newly cleaned connections, covering it completely, up, down and all around.
By using this product, you can simply wipe it off with a rag, work on it and re-apply.
With the battery-(ies) covered, we sometimes neglect not only the water level, but the terminals as well, then some day we will have trouble, and find corrosion and poor connections.
End of lecture.
Ozz

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[Glenn and Lorraine]

Being a battery guy for many years I not only check the water at least monthly but I also check the terminals whenever I remove that cover. Form good maintenance habits and you shouldn't end up with troubles do to lack of proper maintenance. At least it works for me.


Glenn
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[sreigle]

Ozz, that must be what you showed me today. I confess to forgetting to check the battery posts and even the water level as often as I should. Out of sight...

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